ES2314386T3 - PROVISION OF DISTRIBUTION OF CASH FOR AN AUTOMATIC BANKING MACHINE. - Google Patents

Abstract

Apparatus including: a cassette (200), in which the cassette can be mounted removably in an automatic banking machine distributor module, in which the cassette is operative to contain means therein, in which the cassette includes a flexible door (210), in which the door is operative to open automatically during the insertion of the cassette in the distributor module, in which the magnitude of opening of the door is proportional to the distance of insertion of the cassette, in wherein the door includes a push pin engaging portion, wherein the engaging portion is operative to engage a dispensing module push pin (220) rigidly fixed to the dispensing module to cause the door to open during the insertion of the cassette into the distributor module, in which the door remains stationary with respect to the distributor module during the insertion of the cassette while the part The latch is engaged with the push pin, in which the latching part is operative to engage the push pin along the entire opening of the door, in which when the door is closed before insertion of the cassette in the dispenser module, the hook part is operative to receive the push pin and to push it relatively against the push pin to cause the door to open during the insertion of the cassette into the distributor module, in the that when the door is at least partially open before the insertion of the cassette in the distributor module, the latching part does not operate to receive the push pin and be pushed relative to the pin to cause the additional opening of the door .

Description

Cash distribution provision for a automatic banking machine.

Technical field

The present invention relates to machines automatic banking.

Background of the technique

Automatic banking machines are known in the prior art. A type of automatic banking machine, known as an ATM (ATM), allows a customer to bank perform banking transactions without the need for a bank employee directly intervenes. These transactions they could include making income in accounts, checking balances, transfer funds, obtain a cash withdrawal, and obtain other  articles. As used herein, the phrase automatic banking machine (or automated transaction machine) is not intended to limit the scope of the description, but rather It can include any type of device that allows to automate transactions involving representative transfers of value.

Other types of machines can be used automatic banking to distribute cash to a customer, cashier bank, cashier or other service provider. The machines Automatic banking can be used to distribute various types of items to customers. Some types of banking machines automatic can distribute items such as tickets, coupons, vouchers, or other items of value. The machines automated banking usually store a multitude of items of this type in a way that allows the machine Quickly deliver one or more items without error. Some machines automated banking can accept income in the form of envelopes, checks, cash, and other items. Some machines Automatic banking can be used to provide credit, make invoice payments, or charge debit or enter funds in different accounts.

Devices that allow storage and the delivery of sheet items may sometimes require replacement, maintenance, or repair. In banking machines such as those made by Diebold, Incorporated, the transferee of the present invention, the articles of sheets that are Dispenses are generally contained in cassettes. The cassettes can be replaced by authorized personnel who have obtained access to a safe chest part of the machine that houses the cassettes. This allows authorized personnel to quickly replace items that are going to be distributed. This can be done by replacing the cassettes or extracting the cassettes, adding sheets to them and reinstalling the cassettes.

Although the replacement of sheet items may be carried out easily, sometimes it is necessary to carry out more extensive maintenance or repair activities. If that it is necessary to repair or replace certain components of the machine, it may be necessary to remove it from the housing the leaf dispenser set. The weight and delicate nature of Some components of the sheet dispenser set may hinder the extraction and installation of the dispenser mechanism. The dispenser mechanism can also include several modules Stacked distributors to selectively store and distribute documents stored in the cassettes. The distributor modules stacked may also need to be disassembled. It is often they require very precise placement and alignment of the components of the dispensing mechanism for the proper functioning of the machine, which needs care during the reinstallation. I also know they require the proper alignment and clamping of modules stacked distributors. All these requirements are added to the Difficulty in commissioning the dispenser mechanism.

US Patent No. 4,638,746 refers to a device to automatically open and close the opening of cash in / out of a container of effective that can be detachably installed in a cabinet in a cash handling device. The device comprises a shutter provided inside the container and that can slide to along a wall of it to open and close the opening of cash container.

WO 01/52196 describes an apparatus to dispose loose tickets in an ATM aligned stack. The device includes a first and second container of notes to contain tickets Means are provided for extracting banknotes one at a time from the ticket containers and count the tickets. He have control means to control the extraction of bills from the first and second note containers in such a way that the stack contains substantially equal numbers of bills oriented in opposite ways. This allows batteries to be produced of levels, which reduces the probability of feeds wrong.

U.S. Patent No. 4,570,548 describes a cash dispenser that will be used for example in a automatic banking machine. The cash cassette is equipped with a flexible door that opens automatically when inserted the cassette in the dispenser. The magnitude of the door opening is proportional to the cassette insertion distance. The opening of the door is allowed through a special mechanism that implies a push pin that is hooked by a coupling part along the entire opening that in turn engages the door. The insertion of the push pin into said hole is allowed to through said mechanism that is activated as soon as the cassette in the dispenser. The push pin is mounted in this way on a rod so a turn of the rod gives as result the insertion of the push pin in the part of hitch. The mechanism is such that when the door is partially open before insertion into the dispenser, the cassette can not inserted in the dispenser and the door can not be opened Additionally. In this situation the mechanism blocks movement additional door and cassette.

Exhibition of the invention

Therefore, there is a need for an apparatus and procedure to operate, extract, disassemble and reinstall easier and / or efficient way a set of leaves dispenser of a Automatic banking machine to facilitate operation and putting in service of machine components.

According to the embodiment of the invention, A dispenser set can be provided for a machine automatic banking

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a stackable dispenser module for a machine automatic banking

According to an example of the invention, it can Multi-media stacking distributor module can be provided for  an automatic banking machine.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a distributor module that can be fixed to another distributor module in stacked relation.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a distributor module that can be fixed to another distributor module in aligned relation.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a multi-media distributor module that can to be fixed to another distributor module in stacked and aligned relation for use in an automatic banking machine.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide an apparatus that allows commissioning more easily from a leaf dispenser of a bank machine automatic

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a procedure for putting a machine into service  automatic banking

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a module assembly procedure distributors in fixed and stacked relation for an arrangement of leaf dispenser of an automatic banking machine.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a module disassembly procedure distributors from a fixed and stacked relationship.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a procedure for putting a service into service dispenser of sheets of an automatic banking machine that reduces the time and cost of extracting and reinstalling the modules dealers.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide an advanced function dispenser (AFD) that presents one or more operational vending mechanisms to transport means such as banknotes.

According to an example of the invention, it can an interlock and door pin arrangement is provided of cassette.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a releasable connection of pick-up tree and plug  drive.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a spring-loaded wall tab that can be hold a collection tree in connection with a pin of drive.

According to an example of the invention, they can provide cable holders formed on a module wall distributor.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a sheet conveyor that includes straps on a crazy tree and a drive tree, with the crazy tree diverted away from the drive shaft to maintain the Belts in tension.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a sheet conveyor that includes belts trapped in a sheet stack push plate, with the straps supported on convex rollers.

According to an example of the invention, it can provide a presenter gate arrangement, which includes a mobile damper operated by cam, and a rail flexible for operational roller ratio to generate a Wavy configuration for leaves coming out of the presenter.

According to the invention, an apparatus is provided which includes: a cassette, in which the cassette can be assembled in a removable in an automatic banking machine distributor module, in which the cassette is operative to contain media in the same, in which the cassette includes a flexible door, in which the door is operative to open automatically during the insertion of the cassette in the distributor module, in the that the magnitude of door opening is proportional to the distance of cassette insertion, in which the door includes a part of push pin engagement, in which the engaging part is finds operative to hook a module push pin distributor fixed rigidly to the distributor module for cause the door to open during the insertion of the cassette into the distributor module, in which the door remains stationary with respect to the distributor module during the insertion of the cassette while the latching part engages with the pin of thrust, in which the coupling part is operative for engage the push pin along the entire opening of the doors, in which when the door is closed before the insertion of the cassette into the distributor module, the coupling part is operative to house the push pin and push relatively against the push pin to cause the Opening the door during insertion of the cassette into the module dealer, in which when the door is at least partially open before inserting the cassette into the module distributor, the coupling part is not operative for accommodate the push pin and push relative against the pin to cause the additional opening of the door.

An exemplary dispenser may have a cash cassette, a bill collecting device, a bill conveyor, and a ticket dispenser. A cassette door automatically opens during the insertion of the cassette into the dispenser unless the cassette door is partially opened before insertion into the dispenser module. The collection device can collect bills through the opening. A pick-up tree can be held in a diverted coupling coupling with a drive pin. The transporter can move bills in perpendicular directions (for example, vertically and horizontally). The conveyor may include a crazy shaft and a drive shaft with belts therebetween. The idler shaft may be movable with respect to a drive shaft to maintain belt tension. The conveyor may also include tapered rollers which help to center the belt thereon. The presenter may have a gate adjacent to a bill dispensing outlet. The gate can be opened by actuating a lever linked with an arm in operative connection with the gate. The lever and arm link may include a relatively mobile pin in a
groove.

The dispenser can include modules distributors that host sheets or valuable documents (for example, articles). The items may include, for example, cash, coupons, tickets, vouchers, receipts, and phone cards. The distributing modules can include a structure that allows their attachment to each other in a stacked and aligned relationship. Each module It can include a pair of side walls. Each module can include a protruding plate and a deviation interlock arm on each side wall The protruding plates can be attached to the side walls. The interlocks can be cut from the side walls. Each outgoing plate can include a plug. Each side wall may include a slot adapted for house a plug.

Deviation tabs can also be cut from the side walls. The tabs can used to guide and retain the protruding plates during the Fixed stacking of the modules.

During a stacking assembly the plates they can be operative to compress the interlocks. The interlocks can be arranged to snap into outside once a plate has slipped past the interlocking compression and towards the alignment of the module. A once an interlocking has snapped out no longer the plate can be allowed to move in the opposite direction to compress the interlock again.

Adjacent modules can be fixed together due to interlocks that prevent the movement of the pins of the slots. That is, the movement of protruding plates in a first direction, because the pins would hook the side walls, and the movement in a second opposite direction, because the protruding plates would hook the interlocks. The tabs can also be used to retain the pins in the slots.

The modules can be separated by compressing the interlocks, such as with a tool, to allow the movement of the modules among themselves.

Having easier ability to securely align and stack distributing modules can facilitate repairs and / or replacement of vending mechanism components and / or automatic banking machine components by maintenance personnel. Sometimes it is desirable or necessary to completely remove and disassemble the vending machine mechanism for commissioning or replacement. The present invention provides a method of disassembling and / or assembling stacked dispenser modules to facilitate repair or replacement. The method of the invention of the invention also facilitates the installation of new distributor modules or spare parts in the machine. The existing dispenser mechanisms for automatic banking machines can also be readjusted with distributing modules in a way that exemplifies the
invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is an isometric view of a automatic banking machine.

Figure 2 shows an alternative form of a automatic banking machine.

Figures 3, 4, and 5 show some views front, top, and side of the machine of the figure 2

Figure 6 shows an alternative form additional of an automatic banking machine.

Figures 7 and 8 show top views and side of the machine of figure 6.

Figure 9 shows a part of a machine automatic banking

Figure 10 shows an additional part of a automatic banking machine.

Figure 11 is an exploded view isometric of a safe chest part with an access door open and a vending mechanism that has modules distributors fixed extended through the opening.

Figure 12 shows a partial view of distributing modules connected in a removable way.

Figure 13 shows a step in a process of connection of distributing modules.

Figure 14 also shows another stage in a connection process of distributing modules.

Figure 15 shows an end view partial of adjacent side walls of modules dealers.

Figure 16 shows an end view alterative of side walls of distributor modules connected

Figure 17 shows a distributor module with a plurality of releasable fixing arrangements.

Figure 18 shows a partial view of alternative distributor modules connected in a manner removable

Figure 19 shows an alternative form of parts of stacked distributor modules.

Figure 20 is a view at a different angle of a distributor module of figure 19.

Figure 21 shows a media cassette.

Figure 22 shows a view of a part of drum door of a cassette.

Figure 23 shows a plug of interconnection.

Figure 24 shows another view of the plug of interconnection of figure 23.

Figure 25 shows a stage in a process of door opening.

Figure 26 shows another stage in the process of door opening.

Figure 27 shows an additional stage in the door opening process.

Figure 28 shows a partial bottom view of a cassette with a door in an open position partially.

Figure 29 shows a partial bottom view of a cassette with a door in an open position completely.

Figure 30 shows an arrangement of distributor module collection mechanism.

Figure 31 shows a plug of drive that has a key.

Figure 32 shows an alternative view of the drive pin of figure 31.

Figure 33 shows a collection tree that It has a key hole.

Figure 34 shows the drive pin of Figure 32 and the collection tree of Figure 33 in a coupling arrangement.

Figure 35 shows an arrangement of alternate pickup tree coupling and pin drive.

Figure 36 shows a pin of drive that has a key and key hole.

Figure 37 shows a collection tree that has a key and key hole.

Figure 38 shows the drive pin of figure 36 and the collection tree of figure 37 in a coupling arrangement.

Figure 39 shows a distributor module without the collection tree.

Figure 40 shows distribution modules stacked having formed cable supports.

Figure 41 shows a view of a part bottom of a vertical transport mechanism.

Figure 42 shows a view of the part top of the vertical transport mechanism.

Figure 43 shows another view of the part higher.

Figure 44 shows an additional view of the upper part.

Figure 45 shows a view of rollers of drive shaft.

Figure 46 shows a partial view of a horizontal transport mechanism.

Figure 47 shows a belt arrangement of presenter and push plate.

Figure 48 shows an arrangement of presenter hatch with a gate in one position closed.

Figure 49 shows a further view of a gate in a closed position.

Figure 50 shows an arrangement of presenter hatch with a gate in one position open

Figure 51 shows an alternative view of a presenter hatch in an open position.

Figure 52 shows another view of a gate of presenter in an open position.

Figure 53 shows a further view of a presenter hatch in an open position.

Figure 54 shows an adjacent stack of sheets One step away from the presenter.

Figure 55 shows a stack of leaves alternative adjacent to a presenter output step.

Figure 56 shows an end view of a flexible lane

Figure 57 shows an alternative view of the flexible lane

Figure 58 shows a stack of sheets that receives a wavy transmission.

Figure 59 shows a stack of leaves alternatives adjacent to embossed lanes.

Figure 60 shows an alternative view of a gate and a gate arrangement.

Figure 61 shows an angled view of a double cam arm arrangement.

Figure 62 shows an alternative view of the Double cam tree layout.

Figure 63 shows a frame frame of presenter.

Best way to practice the invention

Referring now to the drawings and in particular to Figure 1 a banking machine is shown therein  automatic, indicated generally by the number 10, used in connection to an exemplary form of the present invention. The automatic banking machine 10 can be an ATM (ATM). The automatic banking machine 10 includes a part of client interface (for example, front end) and a part of Documents delivery.

The client interface part can be supported by an upper housing 11 and / or a lower housing 20, such as by coupling to the upper case 11. The part of interface may include a screen 12, such as a CRT screen or other output devices to provide outputs such as visual messages and requests to a client or user. the interface may also include input devices, such as a numeric keypad 13, function buttons 14, and a reader 15 of cards The client front can also include a 16 output of receipts and may include other or different devices of transaction function.

A part of document delivery of the machine 10 can be contained inside a safe box or casing lower 20. An opening 19 may be provided for the delivery of sheets, such as bank notes, or other items to a user of the machine.

Figure 2 shows another form of a machine Automatic banking indicated in general by the reference number 110. The automatic banking machine can be an ATM. But nevertheless, other exemplary forms of the invention may use other types of automatic banking machines. ATM 110 includes a front part 112 that serves as a user interface or client. The front part includes a card slot 114, numeric keypad 116, function keys 118, screen 120, slot of exit of receipts 122, mini exit of account extract 124, document removal opening 126 (for example, cash), entry opening 128 documents, and a writing shelf 129

The card slot 114 can be used for introduce a card that presents coded data on the same that can be used to identify the client and / or the customer account information. Card slot 114 provides input to a reader input device cards to read coded data on the card. Machine It may also include other input devices such as biometric readers that may be operational to receive customer identification tickets such as fingerprints,  iris scans, retinal scans, topographic data of the face, voice data, or other inputs that provide data which can be used to identify a user. An example of an ATM that uses biometric input devices and other types of input devices is shown in US Patent No. 6,023,688, the description of which have been fully incorporated to the present report as reference.

The numeric keypad 116 includes a plurality of keys that can be operated by a customer to provide inputs to the machine. The function keys 118 can be used to allow a client to respond to requests on the screen. The screen 120 can be a touch screen that allows outputs to through on-screen visualizations and allows customers provide entries by placing a finger adjacent to areas of the screen. Outlets 122, 124 may also be used to distribute other items from printing mechanisms of tickets, check printing mechanisms, and other devices that operate to apply marks to media during the course of realization of transactions carried out with the machine. They can include various types of input and output devices in the user interfaces. In general, in the case of a machine automatic banking is used at least one device entry to receive entries that identify a user and / or a account. It should be understood that these characteristics of the interface of ATM user described are by way of example and in other forms of the invention the user interface can include different components and / or features and / or provisions. For example, a different layout can present the locations of the slot of exit of receipts and the mini exit of extract commutated. Also, the card slot and the receipt output slot they can be switched.

Figures 3, 4, and 5 show some views respective front, top and side of the ATM 110 of the figure two.

Figure 6 shows another form of a machine Automatic banking indicated in general by the reference number 130. The automatic banking machine has a client interface which includes a card reader slot 132, a numeric keypad 134, function keys 136, a screen 138, an output slot of receipts 140, a mini extract output 142, an aperture of withdrawal of documents 144 (cash), an entry opening of 146 documents, and a large document entry opening amounts 148.

Figures 7 and 8 show some views respective top and side of the automatic banking machine 130 of Figure 6.

Figure 9 shows a further form of a part of an automatic banking machine indicated generally by the reference number 150. Figure 9 shows an interface 152 of client similar to the one in figure 2, which includes a slot card reader 154, a number pad 156, a slot receipt output 158, a mini extract output 160, a document removal opening 162 (for example, cash), a entry opening of documents 164, and a writing shelf 166 (or supply tray). With the use of a touch screen in the display area 168, it may not be necessary to have keys of function adjacent to the screen.

Figure 10 shows a further form of a part of an automatic banking machine indicated generally 170. Figure 10 shows a client interface including a card reader slot 172, a numeric keypad 174, a screen display area. touch 178, a receipt output slot 180, a mini extract outlet 182, a document removal aperture 184 (cash), a coin dispenser (or acceptor) aperture 186, a document entry aperture 188, and an opening of documents in large quantities
189

Of course it should be understood that the type and particular entry and exit locations of the parties fronts shown in the present specification are by way of example, and that other arrangements and configurations may be used. Is say, the ATM user interfaces described are by way of example and in other exemplary embodiments the user interface can include different components and / or characteristics and / or provisions. For example, a provision different can present the locations of the output slot of receipts and the mini output of switched commutations. Also, a card slot and a receipt output slot can be switched. An envelope storage container can also be added to it or substituted in it in other dispositions.

Other exemplary embodiments of Automatic banking machines can present a different type from client interface part. For example, other forms of Execution by way of example may not include a frontal part of customer on or adjacent to a chest part. These machines alternatives can be operated only as delivery devices for documents. Said embodiments by way of example may used to deliver sheets or documents to a cashier, cashier bank, or another service provider. Such embodiments as an example alternatives can also include an interface remotely located operator that can make it deliver documents selectively from a willing machine.

Figure 11 shows an exemplary form of a safe 21 part of an automatic banking machine (for example, ATM). Any of the automatic banking machines cited above may include a safe chest part of the shown in Figure 11. The chest 21 encloses an area 22. The hood 21 includes an upper wall 23 which can be support the upper casing and the customer interface part of an automatic banking machine. For example, the upper wall 23 could support the upper housing 11 and the interface part of client of the automatic banking machine 10 shown in the figure 1. The hood 21 also has a service opening 24, and a door 25 which can selectively close the opening 24. When the banking machine is in use, zone 22 is closed by the door 25 and is fixed and held through the use of a device Fixation 26. Any of several devices can be used known as a fixing device 26 for holding the door in a closed position.

The safe zone 22 of the hood 21 can be used to host numerous components of the banking machine. One of these components can be a vending machine, indicated generally by the number 27. The dispenser 27 may include removable cassettes 28, 29, 30, and 31. The cassettes may contain valuable documents or other media or sheet materials, such as cash, checks travel, coupons, vouchers, receipts, wagers, stamps, tickets, sheets, and phone cards. Therefore, a vending machine It can be a multi-media retailer. Each cassette can present a collection device mechanism associated with the same that can operate selectively to extract items, such like banknotes, from the cassette. The construction of the embodiment as an example shown is such that two Cassettes can be mounted removably on a module or rack of dispenser 33. Although the dispenser 27 is shown as presents two distributor modules 33, a distributor module may present more or less cassettes. You can include any number of distributor modules in a banking machine. By Of course the number of distributor modules may be limited by the physical size of the chest 21. Although an embodiment to Sample title presents two cassettes and collection devices of documents per distributor module, other embodiments As an example, they can present other numbers of provisions of distribution modules, cassettes, and collection devices.

The distributing modules 33 can be fastened each other in stacked relation. A document presenter 35 can Attach to the top of a stack of distributor modules. A presenter can also be used to present one or more documents to a user of the machine. In the US patent no. 6,293,540, the description of which is incorporated in the present memory as reference, distribution modules are shown  Stacked In U.S. Patent Nos. 5,099,423 and No. 5,141,127, device mechanism structures of collection and cassette by way of example, the descriptions of which they are incorporated herein by reference. The stacked ratio allows the documents of the cassettes to be collect from the cassettes and deliver to the presenter 35. documents can be selectively moved by the presenter to through an opening 32 for a user of the machine. Each one of the cassettes 28, 29, 30, 31 inside the dispenser 27 can be removable independently from it. Each location that contains a cassette in the dispenser 27 can include a mechanism of document collection device and belt feeding that can operate to deliver documents to the presenter 35. The The dispenser of the form by way of example may include a plurality of feed rollers, belts, and other elements mobiles to hook and move documents selectively. Engines and other drive devices can operate to move these mobile elements. The drive devices can operate in response to signals from a terminal controller, which can include one or more computers, which can control the dispensation of documents from the machine. An exemplary form of a controller and a control system for a banking machine automatic is shown in US Pat. No. 6,505,177, the description of which is incorporated herein as reference.

The vendor 27, which may include document presenter (or feeder) 35 and the modules distributors 33, can be releasably attached to a pair of sliding guides 40. The sliding guides can mounted on support connection with the interior of the hood 21. This construction allows the sliding guides and therefore the dispenser 27 extend and retract through the opening 24 inside and outside the chest 21. In the operative position of the banking machine the dispenser 27 is supported by the guides of 40. In an exemplary embodiment the dispenser 27 is releasably engaged with the guides of slip and can be removed from them when the dispenser it is extended on the sliding guides outside the chest. The Dispenser 27 can disengage from the sliding guides moving the dispenser upwards with respect to the guides glide.

When the banking machine is in use, the Door 25 is closed. The sliding guides 40 can retract resulting in the document feeder 35 and the distribution modules 33 are inside the safe box 21. The door 25 can be held in a closed position with the fixing device 26. Documents or other items may be distributed in response to signals from the terminal controller and delivered by the presenter 35 to a user through the opening 32 that can extend through the door 25.

It can easily be understood that the crowd of drives, feeders, moving parts, and devices joint performance used in a vending machine to deliver documents to a user could work erroneously. As well it is desirable to ensure reliable operation the replacement or periodic maintenance of certain components within the retailer. Therefore, it may also be desirable in some circumstances change the number and / or type of cassettes and mechanisms of collection device to adapt to different denominations of cash, coupons, stamps, or other documents. It may also be desirable to replace or improve a dispenser. All these activities may require that procedures be performed about the machine dispenser. As an alternative, it can be desirable to gain access to components in the machine chest banks that are considered difficult to access due to the presence of the dispenser in the chest.

The sliding guides 40 allow the maintenance personnel extend dispenser 27 through the opening 24 once the door 25 has been opened. The extension of the Vending out provides improved access to components of the dispenser for commissioning. However, in some In some cases, access to certain components can not be easily obtained of the dispenser or components in the box, even with the dispenser extended through the opening 24. In these cases, it would be desirable disengage the dispenser 27 from the slide guides 40 and move the vending machine so that the work is done, or even to possibly replace the dispenser. In other cases, the retailer may need to be disassembled, including unstacking distribution modules. The dispenser may then need reassemble, including stacking modules dealers.

An exemplary embodiment provides the alignment, stacking and fixing of the distribution modules, and also allows the modules distributors are easily destacked. In some provisions to example title the distributor modules can be assembled in stacked and quickly disassembled from it without the Tools use. The distributor modules can be assembled in a stacked relation or initially (for example, new distributor module, new dispenser, etc.) or during a Reassembly process. As described in more detail to In the following, an arrangement may be used releasable fixation to place, align and hold modules Stacked distributors together. A fixing arrangement similar can also be used to hold the distributor module more  superior to the document presenter. Figure 11 shows a releasable fixation arrangement, indicated generally by the number 48, for adjacent distributor modules 33.

Figure 12 shows distribution modules 50, 51 held together in a stacked relation or arrangement. Each distributor module 50, 51 of the exemplary embodiment of Figure 12 includes at least one projection 52, interlocking 54 and tab 56. The distributing modules may be identical or may be different, such as in dimensions (eg example, height). The modules of Figure 12 can be stacked by snapping into each other. In other exemplary embodiments, a designated upper distributor module may not have a protrusion. Also, in further exemplary embodiments, a lowermost designated distributor module may not have an interlock and / or a guide. To facilitate the description, you only need to describe
a side wall 55 of a module. The opposite side wall of a module may be symmetrical to the side wall described.

The distributing modules 50 can present a body, or a part of it, of material structurally enough to support the media contained in it. By example, a module body can comprise metal, plastic, polymer, fiberglass, resin, wood, or glass, or combinations thereof. A module body may comprise sheets of metal. A module body can also be formed of a transparent material that allows to see through it.

A distributor module 50 may include a cut part, opening, passage or slot 58. In the embodiment to mode example of figure 12 slot 58 presents the shape of an L inverted As an alternative, one slot can present other shapes.

A projection 52 may comprise an element, such like a plate, that works to extend from a module. A highlight element 52 allows a first module 51 to be fixed or latching removably to an adjacent module 50 when the Modules are in proper stacked alignment. An element in highlight 52 can be attached to a module or be in one piece with the module. The coupling or fixation may include techniques known, such as welding, screwing, bolting, use of nuts, etc.

As shown in more detail in the figures 15 and 16, a projection may protrude or extend from a module relatively level with the side wall of the module. The protrusion may deviate towards level with the side wall of the module. As an alternative, a projection may extend towards away from a side wall of the module at an angle predetermined. For example, a salient may present a deviation out. In such a case, a tongue can act to maintain, pull or hold a protruding element adjacent to a side wall. A protruding element may also be tapered in the top of it to help hook a module adjacent in a sliding way.

The protruding element 52 includes a pin outgoing 60 inwards. The protruding pin 60 may comprise a tree or bolt or spike pin. Pin 60 is one length that allows its extension through a side wall 55 of an adjacent module. Pin 60 may have ridges on one or both ends. In an exemplary embodiment the pin has a flanged end 62 in fixed connection with the protruding plate element 52. Alternatively the pin 60 can be freely movable with respect to the protruding plate member 52. The plug 60 is adapted to extend both vertically and horizontally in slot 58 of a module 50, 51. One end interior with flanges 64 of pin 60 is adapted for Attach with fixing the side wall of an adjacent module.

An interlock or retention device or arm 54 can be cut from a module body 50, 51. A guide or tab 56 can also be cut from a body of module. As an alternative, an interlock and / or a guide can fastened separately to a module body. As he interlocking 54 as guide 56 may be diverting elements. For example, both an interlocking arm 54 and a tab 56 They can be springs (for example, interlock spring and tongue spring). Both an interlock 54 and a guide 56 may present a non-deviant position, such as the position shown in the lower module 50 of Figure 12. As discussed in more detail herein, an interlock can be used 54 to lock or fix a module protrusion element distributor 52 in stacked position, and therefore fix the modules adjacent in stacked position. A tab 56 can be used to guiding or aligning a protruding element of the distributor module, and therefore the modules, during the clamping of the stack. A tongue 56 can also be used to prevent movement (towards outside) of a projection 52 moving away from its side wall.

Next, an operation to be described example mode for assembling stacked dispenser modules subjects. In the operation as an example the hooking and movement of clamping components can occur simultaneously (symmetrically) on each side of the modules.

A first distributor module 51 can be placed relative to a second distributor module 50, as shows in figure 13. In this step an interlock arm 54 of the first distributor module 51 is diverted or compressed back to the side wall 55 of the first distributor module 51. This position diverted can be achieved by downloading the first module on the second module in the position shown. As an alternative, the first module 51 can be placed relative to the second module 50 upstream of the position shown (ie, the projection 52 further from tab 56) and then slide towards the position shown. The initial starting position can also vary based on how far a ledge 52 is separated at an angle of its side wall. For example, a projection 52 coupled to level with its side wall you may have to start in one position (more upstream) so that the projection 52 avoids the coupling by stop with an interlock arm 54 biased outwards. Is say, a module may have to be lowered (or boarded) to a location that allows its descent, that is, the outgoing 52 is free of contact with an interlock arm 54. As alternative, one module can be placed relative to another module without any descent, for example, the modules can slide horizontally with each other.

In a next stage, as shown in 14, the first module 51 can be slid further towards a stacked relationship aligned with the second module 50. In this position the projections 52 of the second distributor module 50 have been inserted respectively between the tabs 56 and the side walls 55 of the first module 51. Similarly, the 60 pins have been inserted into the slots 58. The tab 56 can be used to guide, align or retain a deviated outgoing 52 during the fixed stacking operation. By example, the tabs 56 can be used to deflect the projections 52 to a level arrangement with the side walls 55. In addition, other exemplary provisions may present arrangements in which the pins are inserted into the slots before or after the projections are inserted behind the tabs

In a final stage, as shown in the figure 12, the first module 51 slides additionally in a relationship stacked in line with the second module 50. In this position the projections 52 of the second distributor module 50 remain behind of tabs 56 of the first module 51. Additionally, the 60 pins have slid (horizontally) into slots 58 and its ends with inner flanges 64 are in engagement of retention with the side walls of the first module 51. Additionally, the projections 52 have slipped past the interlocking arms 54. Therefore, the locking arms 54 (which are no longer compressed) have become again diverted out. That is, the interlocking arms 54 have snapped out to prevent the movement of unhooking the projections 52 in the direction towards the arms of interlock Therefore, the locking arms prevent the movement of the pins from the grooves 58. Accordingly the pin / slot arrangements and the provisions of interlocking / outgoing secure modules 50, 51 adjacent in a stacked and aligned relationship.

In an exemplary form of stacking of modules, a second distributor module is placed over and fixed to a first distributor module to create a module stack part distributor. Next, a third distributor module is place on and is fixed to the stack part of distributor module and created. The process can be repeated until the stack of modules subject and aligned of desired.

Next, an operation to be described example mode of disassembling stacked distribution modules subjects. After having diverted the interlock arms 54 inwards (that is, having compressed them) then the protrusions 52 may again move out of or toward a overlap position with interlocking arms 54 tablets. The locking arms can be compressed by hand. In other exemplary embodiments, it may be more convenient or necessary the use of a tool to compress the interlocking arms. Then you can move the distributing modules (for example, horizontally) some respect to others until the pins 60 are aligned in one position for the extraction (for example, vertical) of slot 58 (for example, the position shown in figure 14). Following, the Modules distributors can move (for example, vertically) some with respect to others (moving away from each other) to disengage the modules. The plugs can be removed by passing vertically to through a lower part of the groove, part that extends (horizontally) inwards.

Alternatively, stack modules can disassemble by reversing the assembly stages previously commented. For example, the interlock 54 can be compressed enough to allow the plate 52 (and the pin 60 with the slide) further.

Figure 15 shows an end view partial of side walls 70, 72 adjacent modules connected distributors. It also shows a relationship of one projecting element 74, one end of the plug with internal flanges 76, a tab 78 and adjacent side walls 70, 72.

Figure 16 shows an end view partial replacement of side walls 80, 82 of modules connected distributors. A protruding plate 84 is shown fixed to a side wall 80 through a screw 86. The plate projection 84 is also shown presenting a tapered end 88 and an extended pin 89.

Figure 17 shows a part of a module distributor 90 which includes a plurality of provisions of releasable fixation. The distributor module 90 includes walls laterals, each presenting a plurality of projections 92, interlocking arms 94, slots 96, tongues 98 and pins 99

Figure 18 shows a part of modules alternative distributors connected in a removable way 100, 102. The modules are similar to those in Figure 12, with the except that the tabs are not there and (consequently) the projections 104, 106 are smaller. It should be understood that the sizes and locations of the projections, interlocks, tabs, Pegs and slots may vary for different modules. By example, a stack of modules may have outgoing (relatively) small and large vertically shaped alternative. That is, the lowest module can present small projections and the next level module can present large projections The other module structure (for example, interlocks, slots, etc.) can also be sized to correspond with the dimensioned projections of the adjacent modules.

Figures 19 and 20 show forms of further embodiment by way of example of a module part distributor 190. The modules in figure 19 can also be stack up by snapping on each other. Each of the Figures 19 and 20 includes a shaped tongue 192 and at least a side wall plug 194. The tongue 192 can be formed (for example, bending, curling or bending) to provide a additional deviation or coupling force, for example, a force of spring. Pin 194, as shown more fully in Figure 20 can be used to provide module alignment with the dispenser. That is, pin 194 can act as a Guide pin for engaging a corresponding guide slot (or notch or lane) of the dispenser into which the module is inserted. The 194 pin can also be used during handling and lifting of the module. That is, the plug can be used to guide or hook the module in its position during transport. Figure 19 also shows that the locking arms 196 only need be adjacent to one end of a module. The module end without interlocking arms can still present a slot 198, such as an inverted L-shaped slot. A distributor module 190 can also include side walls 191, a protruding element 193 and a protruding element pin 195.

In addition, the fixing provisions of all the modules in a stack can vary so that the stack only can be assembled in one way That is, the order of the modules in a stack can be determined by its fixing provisions predetermined Thus, it can be avoided that the personnel of Maintenance stack modules incorrectly.

An exemplary embodiment provides the ability to use distributor modules that can be fixed in a removable way to facilitate the maintenance of vending machines of banking machines automatic The provision by way of example may allow a easier, faster and less expensive access to the components of dispenser mechanism to facilitate repairs and / or replacement of the same by the maintenance personnel. The provision by way of example may also provide a procedure to separate and remove stacked modules from a set vending machine to facilitate repair or replacement. A procedure as an example also facilitates the alignment and joint releasable fixation of the modules of a mechanism of dispenser in an automatic banking machine, such as an ATM.

Although the embodiments by way of examples described herein include structures individuals to achieve the desirable results, the experts in the matter they can conceive numerous other embodiments by way of example with other structures that use the same inventive principles described herein and that includes the subject as claimed. For example and without limitation, other embodiments may include other types and forms of modules, projections, pins, interlocks, slots, tabs, fasteners, material or other structures. In addition, structures described in this report are not intended to limit the scope of the present application to the particular structures described herein.

As previously mentioned, a box or Media cassette can be mounted removably in a module Automatic banking machine distributor (for example, ATM). The Figure 21 shows an exemplary form of a cassette of means (for example, banknotes). Cassette 200 includes at least one indicator button contact area 202 comprising a plurality of indicator buttons. For example, the zone of button may include a lower indicator button of means 204. The use and operation of the information indication buttons for a cassette is described in detail in the specification of U.S. Patent No. 4,871,085, which is incorporated herein as reference.

The cassette also includes a 208 door. door has a flexible or folding part. In a way As an example of the invention, the door includes a section 210 of drum door. The drum section 210 may comprise a arrangement as a flexible shutter or corrugated that presents a series of thick parallel bands coupled in solidarity each other by means of souls or thinner parallel unions. The drum section can comprise an integral construction of a single piece that presents bands and alternating unions, being the bands and unions parallel to each other. The bands can be rigid, while the unions can be flexible. Therefore, the door It can be folded into the thinnest joints. The materials of Drum section can include plastic, metal, polymers and / or vinyl, such as poly (vinyl chloride) ("PVC"). Without However, in alternative embodiments by way of example Other types of doors, door sections can be used Flexible (for example, not smooth drum) and door materials (for example, shape memory alloy, non-PVC polymer, plastic embedded with metal for resistance, etc.).

The drum door 210 can be arranged in the Cassette housing to open in the form of recoil or retraction. For example, the drum door shown in Figure 21 can open by moving it in a first direction (vertically) towards below and then curving it in another direction (horizontally) below the cassette. The flexible door 210 it can move in two substantially perpendicular directions. The cassette housing can present a guide or rail on which the drum door 210 can be displaced during its opening and closing. For example, the sides of the door can be mounted on Cassette housing supports or notches that allow the door slide relative to the cassette casing.

The opening of the door can allow the proper placement of a collection device mechanism to access and collect media (for example, cash tickets) of the cassette As will be explained in more detail below in the present memory, a cassette drum door of a Execution as an example can be opened automatically during the insertion of the cassette into its operative position in a module distributor. It should be understood that the particular drum door discussed in this report is by way of example and that also Other drum doors can be used, dimensioned and formed corresponding to other cassettes sized and conformed However, drum doors can work from a similar way during opening and closing.

Figure 22 shows a view of section 210 of drum door in a closed position. In figure 22 also a lower part 212 of the housing frame of cassette. The cassette housing includes a slot (or notch) 214 in its interior. The groove extends in a direction away from the drum door closed. As will be explained in more detail to In the following, the slot is located operative for use in the opening of the drum door.

As shown in figure 22, the door 210 includes an opening (or hole or notch) 216. The opening face can be substantially parallel to the face of the drum door closed and substantially perpendicular to the Slot address. The door 210 further includes a lip or flange 218 that extends adjacent to (for example, below) the opening. The face of the lip can also be substantially parallel to the face of the drum door closed and substantially perpendicular to the slot direction. A part of the lip of Door 218 is operative to move in slot 214.

The opening 216 is operative for housing a part of a push pin 220. In figures 23 and 24 additional views of pin 220 are shown as a way of example. The plug can be fixed, such as clamped (by example by means of bolts) in a distributor module. For example, the Pin may have screw holes or bolt holes 226. Pin 220 works to relatively push the door of drum 210 to an open position.

Pin 220 may include a head part 222 and a body part 224. The pin 220 is located operative to engage with a drum door section for cause the relative movement of the drum door. Head of pin 222 is operative for keying or entering in the opening 216 so that the plug body 224 can to engage (or to butt with) the door lip 218. The relationship coupling of the head to opening pin can comprise respectively a type of male to female relationship. The relationship of the head-to-opening pin helps prevent slippage pin body with respect to the lip. It should be understood that the pin head can pass through opening 216 passing or without completely going through the door. For example, a door can present a closed element indented with one side open (ie, an opening). The plug head 222 can Pass through the open side and stay in the closed element. The closed element can be box-like with only one side open (for example, as a cavity).

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The lip 218 may have some flanges for guide and / or partially surround the plug body. For example, him lip may have tapered side flanges 219. The pin it can present a relatively smooth and wavy outline. A contour of this type can be benefits during contact with the projections of a drum door.

The drum section 210 of the door 208 It can also present an open channel zone leading to the opening and lip area. A channel 228 allows the plug extend through the drum section of the door to reach the opening and the lip while the door is still in a completely closed position. The channel can also present at least one taper to facilitate the guidance of the peg in the channel and the door opening. For example, you can have a taper on a side wall of the channel. The head of Pin can also include one or more tapered surfaces for help in guiding the plug head in the channel and the door opening. Figure 21 also shows a channel 228 tapered, an opening 216 and a lip 218.

During a door opening operation to example mode, since the cassette 200 is inserted into a module distributor the pin head 222 extends into the opening 216 and door body 224 engages the door lip 218. With the additional insertion of the cassette, the hitch pin to lip prevents the door from advancing in the insertion direction together with the cassette. Therefore, the additional movement of the cassette in the distributor module results in the door 210 being opened Additionally. The degree or percentage of a door really open can be determined based on the insertion distance of  cassette in the distributor module. The magnitude of the door opening can be directly proportional to the insertion distance of cassette.

Pin 220 acts in relation to the cassette for Push against the lip to open the cassette door. The relationship cassette and pin can be predetermined so that when the cassette is completely inserted the door is completely open The cassette slot 214 can also be of a length default that allows to open the door completely. With the pin head 222 placed in or through the opening 216 in the door, the arrangement foresees that pin 220 and the door of 210 are in a coupling or interlocking relationship. It can be avoided that the generated fixation is removed (open) until the door is again in a closed position.

Figure 25 shows a first stage in a door opening procedure. Figure 25 is a view in cross section of the cassette 200 taken through the channel door. Cassette 200 has moved towards pin 220 so that the plug head 222 is in the door channel 228. That is to say, the plug head is placed below a section of drum, before entering the door opening. I also know shows the lower part of cassette 212, which includes slot 214 previously described.

Figure 26 shows a second stage in the door opening process. Figure 26, like Figure 25, is also a cross-sectional view taken through the canal of door. The cassette 200 has moved further towards the pin 220, which in this example is stationary. The head of pin 222 extends towards door opening 216. The body of plug 224 begins to make butt with the door lip 218. Without However, in figure 26 the door 210 is still in a position closed.

Figure 27 shows a third stage in the door opening process. The cassette 200 has been inserted completely. Pin 220 has pushed (relatively) the lip of door 218 adjacent to the distal end of slot 214. The drum door 210 is in a fully open position.

Figure 28 shows a partial view of the lower part of the cassette 212 taken with the door lip 218 placed near the entrance in slot 214. That is, the section 210 of the drum door is in a partially open position. Also shown are the tapered channel 228 and a substantially flat 209 (not drum) of the door 208. The flat part 209 can provide a secure cover for the slot 214 when the door is closed. The door lip 218 can be formed of solidary way with the flat part 209. A part of the lip of door 218 can extend from the flat part 209 a distance substantially equal to the width of the lower part of the cassette 212 (and slot 214). Therefore, the door lip 218 can arranged so that it does not extend beyond the bottom 212 of the cassette housing.

Figure 29 shows a partial view of the lower part of the cassette 212 taken with the door lip 218 in the end of the slot 214. That is, the drum door 210 is in a fully open position. Also shown is a pin head 222 tapered (in broken lines) and a body 224. Through the slot 214 can be seen a part of the the most inserted part of the drum door 210, while the lower part of cassette 212 hides the rest of the part more inserted.

The relation of the door and plug also includes a security feature. If the drum door 210 has moved prematurely a predetermined distance, as per tampering, then pin 220 will not be able to enter into the door channel 228. A door that has been open slightly (or for the most part) makes a part of drum is curved inward which results in a blocked insertion of the plug head 222 into the channel. By both, pin 220 could not be introduced into channel 228, hook the lip 218 and open the door 210. That is, if the door unaligned (that is, partially open) before insertion, then the plug body 224 will not be able to engage the lip 218 of properly, and the plug can not open the door. Rather, the plug would butt against the outside of a door section of drum (for example, in the curved part). That is, the plug would push against the outer door (for example, at an angle perpendicular or substantially flat) and could not be introduced the channel. The relative movement of the plug would stop at the drum section. The door could not be opened by the plug. As a result, the cassette could not be fully inserted into a distributor module. Therefore, the door-to-plug relationship can act as an indicator of tampering. The indicator intrinsically avoids the use of a cassette potentially engaged in a vending machine Therefore, a cassette that can not inserted in a distributor module can constitute a cassette committed to an inaccurate cash account. A cassette problematic of this type can be identified for an inspection more accurate, and if necessary a cash count.

A distributor module 229 can include with it a collection device arrangement. A provision of collection device can include a powered collection tree by a pick-up drive motor. A stacked module layout can include each module presenting at least one mechanism of collection device. A mechanism of collection device can be placed appropriately to access and collect media (for example, cash sheets) from a cassette The basic function and operation of a provision of collection device presenting a pickup roller, roller Extractor and carrier roller are known and it is not necessary comment on them in this report.

Figure 30 shows an embodiment by way of example that includes a removable collection tree 230 that presents collection device rollers 232, 234, 236 on it. The grip element 240 on the central pickup roller 234 it is circumferentially offset from the gripping elements 238, 242 respective of the pick-up device rollers 232, 236. Therefore, the central pickup roller 234 can operate to first pick up a ticket from a cassette means (for example, cash). Each device arrangement collection can be associated with a media cassette correspondent.

Figure 30 also shows an area 244 of key and key hole. The collection tree 230 it may have a key hole (or cut or notch or groove) at a first end 231 (driving) thereof. The hole of key can be sized and shaped to accommodate a key (for example, a projection) correspondingly dimensioned and shaped of a drive pin 250. By example, both the key hole and the key can present coupling V shapes. That is, the hole V-shaped key of the pick-up tree can hold the key V-shaped of the drive pin. The coupling allows the drive pin to actuate (ie rotate) the collecting tree by means of the coupling of at least the key and the keyhole. Alternatively, a provision of drive may include the drive pin that presents the keyway while the picking tree presents the coupling key. A key can be a outgoing that extends outwards, for example, a projection that It extends radially and axially from a surface Exterior.

Figures 31 to 38 show examples of coupling arrangements of drive pin and shaft of collection. Figures 31, 32, and 34 show a pin of drive 252 having a key 248. Figures 33 and 34 show a collection tree 254 having an orifice key 246. The key (female) hole 246 is located operative to receive the key 248 (male), as shown in FIG.  Figure 34. The drive pin 252 can be inserted into the the pick-up tree 254 with the key 248 which engages the key hole 246.

Figure 35 shows another attachment of coupling of a pick-up tree 256 and drive pin 258. The pick-up shaft and the drive pin present substantially the same outer diameter. One key 260 with V shape protrudes from the rest of the plug body of drive 262. The collecting shaft includes a cutting slot 264 in the form of V.

Figures 36, 37, and 38 show another relationship coupling of a pick-up tree and drive pin. The relationship shows a collection tree 266 which presents a central axial key 268 and a drive pin 270 that has an axial channel key hole 272. The shaft Pickup can be hooked with the drive pin, coupling the shaft key 268 into the key hole of pin 272. The pick-up tree 266 also includes a hole of key 276 adjacent to its outer surface (e.g., circumference), and the drive pin 270 includes a overhanging key 274 adjacent to its outer surface. The key hole 276 is operative to house the overhanging key 274. Thus, the pick-up tree 266 is engaged in a manner coupled with the drive pin 270 in at least two locations.

Obviously it should be understood that they can other embodiments may be used as an example of Keyway and key hole ratios that involve a drive pin and collecting shaft. By example, the male / female coupling arrangements of the drive pin and collecting shaft can be reversed in any of Figures 31 to 38. Additionally, a key may be a projection that extends inward, for example that is extend radially and axially from a surface inner circumferential.

Referring again to Figure 30, the collection tree 230 also presents a second end 233 (free) that is, the end opposite the drive end 231). The collection tree can have a constant diameter or a variable diameter. For example, the free end may include a smaller diameter guide pin, such as a plug similar to a central axial key 268. The free end can be supported in an opening (or slot or hole) in a side wall 280 of the module 229. The opening can extend towards a wall part closed (for example, the wall side disposed of the plug guide). For example, the free end can be maintained or supported in a wall hole without passing through the closed wall. Alternatively, the wall may have a hole that passes completely through it so that a part of the Free end extends to the outside of the side wall.

Figure 30 shows a module side wall 280 having a tongue 282. The tongue can be cut to from the side wall of distributor module 280. The tongue it may comprise a laser-cut metal wall tab. Therefore, the tongue can be integral with or of a construction in one piece with the metal wall of the dispenser. Alternatively, the tongue can be fixed or connected by separated to the distributor module body. The tongue can be a deflection or elastic or spring element, such as a tongue loaded by spring. The tongue 282 may have an opening or hole 284. As discussed above, the part of free end 233 of the shaft 230 can be maintained or supported in the tongue hole 284. The tongue hole 284 allows to avoid that the tree end 233 moves in a described manner additionally hereinafter. In As an example, the tongue 282 may comprise an interlocking 54 or tab 56 previously discussed.

The elasticity of the tongue 282 is operative to maintain (or trap) the collecting shaft 230 in mating connection with the drive pin 250 (on the key). That is, the tongue 282 can be positioned to hold the pick-up tree in engagement with the drive pin by applying a continuous force pushing against the pick-up shaft in a direction toward the drive pin. Alternatively, the tongue 282 can be positioned to hold the pick-up tree in engagement with the drive pin while the tongue is in a relaxed or non-diverted state. The tongue can be made active when it is necessary to retain the tree. In addition, the shaft may or may not have a certain amount of axial clearance relative to the drive pin. However, any attempt of the shaft to move axially (with or without play) out of engagement coupling with the drive pin results in the application of a holding force against the picking shaft by the tongue. The tongue prevents unhooking of the pick-up shaft from the power plug.
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The tongue 282, in different dispositions to example mode, can present different resting positions (normal state not deviated) with respect to the dispenser wall 280. For example, a tongue can deviate neutrally in a position that extends inward (flared) from the 280. Therefore, the push of the tongue towards out in a direction towards the dispenser wall 280 places the tongue in a deviated state, and the tongue tries to return (in a inward direction) to its non-diverted state. Another provision can present the tongue in its non-deviated state when it is substantially parallel to the dispenser wall. Another provision additional may present the non-deviated tongue extending out (flared) from the dispenser wall.

The free end of tree 233 can force the free end of tongue 282 in a direction out (moving away from the drive pin) during insertion pickup tree manual 230 in operative attachment with the drive pin 250. The elastic tongue pushed towards outside tries to return (inward) to its resting position. Is say, the tongue deflected outward tries to retract its state (normal) not deviated. Therefore, after having inserted the collection tree, the retaining tab 282 acts to produce a spring force against the collection tree. Is spring force results in the collection tree being Hold (or fix) in your operational position.

The extraction of the collection tree 230 from dispenser can be done by moving (for example, moving manually) the tree in an axial direction (for example, relative to the shaft of the tree) towards the tongue 282 until the key of the drive pin disengages from the key hole of collection tree. This movement causes the tongue to move (additionally) in one direction away from the plug of 250 drive. Alternatively, instead of using the tree of collection to move the tongue out, the hand of a Maintenance person can move the tab directly. With the pick-up shaft and the disconnected drive pin, then the shaft drive end 231 (which in this example shows the keyhole) can move (for example example, rise or climb) in a direction away radially  of the drive pin 250. The drive end of the tree 231 can then move out of alignment with the drive pin. Then you can move the tree in a direction generally axial (and upwards) away from the tab 282 to release the free end of shaft 233 of the Support opening on the tongue. Figure 39 shows the module distributor 229 of figure 30 without the tree arrangement of pickup and drive pin on it.

The installation of the collection tree 230 in the distributor module 229 can be done inversely to the unhooking procedure. The opposite end is inserted into the opening at the free end of the tongue 282. The tongue is forced manually (either directly by hand or by the tree) in a direction away from the pin of drive. While the tongue remains in a state deflected, the drive end of the collection shaft is Coupled with the drive pin. Next, the  tongue. The released tab retracts (if necessary) in a direction towards the drive pin to keep the tree of pickup in coupling coupling with the plug of drive. Therefore, a collection tree can be inserted quickly (for example, getting off or getting off) on or off of its operative position in a distributor module. The provision of coupling and spring-loaded tongue allow clamping effective of a collection tree in a vending machine. The use of additional fixing pieces and hardware.

The function and operation of a roller collection, extractor roller and a carrier roller foresee collecting a  sheet in each case of the stack of sheets in the cassette. Figure 30 also shows an extractor roller 286 on a pivoting shaft 290, and a carrier roller 288 on another pivoting shaft 292. The rollers 286, 288 can be mounted removably on your tree respective. Both the extractor roller and the carrier roller are oppositely adjacent the central pickup roller 234.

The extractor roller 286 can operate for general avoid the exit of all but the first sheet from a stack of cash or other sheets in a cassette that contains cash or other sheets. The extractor roller 286 can present a unidirectional clutch or other device to allow or restrict the movement of rotation in only one direction, for example in one direction to return an excess of (a) ticket (s) of cash. The unidirectional clutch or other device is finds operative to resist the rotation of the extractor roller 286 in a direction that would facilitate the movement of leaves different from the end sheet of the cash pile.

The carrier roller of an embodiment As an example, you can rotate freely to help move a cash ticket from the central pickup roller. The roller carrier can be driven through the hitch with the roller central collection.

Pivoting shaft 290 is operational for pivoting (or oscillating) the extractor roller 286 in one direction in arc away from the collection tree 230. Also, the tree pivoting 292 is operative to pivot (or oscillate) the Carrier roll 288 in an arc direction away from the tree of collection. Obviously, the trees 290, 292 can also be pivoting the respective rollers 286, 288 towards the picking tree 230. The ability to move the rollers 286, 288 away from the central pickup roller 234 (and one with respect to another) allows replace or maintain the rollers effectively.

A fixing element 294 is operative to maintain the pivoting shaft 290 of the extractor roller 286 in an operative position. Another fixing element 296 is found also operative to maintain the roller pivoting shaft 292 carrier 288 in an operative position. The fixing elements or retention 294, 296 are operative to grab hold releasable a pivoting tree in an interval or zone of operation fixed. Fixing elements 294, 296 can prevent movement substantial up (and down) of your respective tree. The fixing elements 294, 296 can also be used to limit the extension of movement of a respective roller in the direction towards the central collection roller 234. The elements of retention 294, 296 are operative to limit the movement of the trees 290, 292 respective in at least two perpendicular directions. The fixing elements 294, 296 can attach to the distributor module 229.

A fixing element may comprise a clamp of spring. The fixing elements 294, 296 can be deflected by spring to produce a gripping force. The grip force can be adjusted to a level of force so that it can be overcome manually For example, a fixing element may present a tapering entry with two flanges forming an opening. The The opening may normally have a diameter smaller than the diameter of a pivoting tree. The movement of a pivoting tree through of the inlet can cause the opening to expand. After that the pivoting tree passes through the entrance, the opening can be retracted to its non-deviated (normal) state, thus retaining (or fixing) the pivoting shaft in the fixing element.

Deviation or spring elements can be used to divert the pivoting trees towards the collection tree. The spring element 298 produces a force (for example, push) against the pivoting shaft 290 so that the roller the extractor 286 is placed appropriately adjacent to the roller central collection 234. Likewise, another elastic spring element 299 works to keep the carrier roller 288 placed appropriately adjacent to (for example, making butt with) the Central pickup roller 234. Spring elements (for example, spring tabs) can be cut from the bottom of the distributor module. The spring elements may comprise metal cut by laser. Thus, the spring elements can be in solidarity with or of a one-piece construction with retailer. Obviously this provision is merely by way of example and in other embodiments other dispositions.

The spring elements 298, 299 and elements fixators 294, 296 can work together to place appropriately the rollers 286, 288 adjacent to the roller central catch 234. For example, the spring element 298 and the fixing element 294 allow a clearance in the pivoting shaft 290. This allows the movement of the extractor roller 286 (in case necessary) when multiple sheets are being collected simultaneously of cash.

Figure 40 shows an arrangement of modules stacked distributors 300, 301. The modules 300, 301 can be similar to the previously commented modules. Each module can include cable reed brackets, discrete cable bundles and / or flat cables. Figure 40 further shows tabs 302, 304, 306 associated with modules 300, 301. The tabs can be used to route or guide the cables so they do not get tangled or interfere with dispensing operations. For example, a cable operatively connected to a drive motor of collection can be supported through one or more tabs. The tabs may comprise clamps or routing clamps of cable printed on them. A tongue can be formed from  of a module. For example, a tongue can be cut by laser to from a wall part of module 308 (for example, wall of metal). Therefore, a tongue can be solidary or single piece with a module wall. A tongue can also be formed with a non-metallic wall (eg plastic wall), such as in a plastic molding process.

A tongue can be flexible, with one end coupled to a module wall while the other end can move freely A clamp can also be deflected by spring to hold or fix a cable in a location or position particular. The forcing force of a clamp can be overcome manually A free end of a clamp can also present a lip or lip turned inward to assist in retention  of the cable. For example, a module wall clamp can present a shape and lip similar to a clip of a ballpoint pen to write. A module can include different tabs of different Shapes and sizes. Figure 40 also shows cables 310 supported by tabs 302, and cables 312 supported by both tongues 304 as 306 in module 301. The tabs on the module 301 can also support additional cables. Shielded cables can route to a metal sheet surface of module using shaped tabs. A provision of tongues shaped wall can eliminate the need for parts additional (separate) to route and secure cables. So, the manipulation of the pieces can also be eliminated additional

In addition, the tabs formed to hold multiple bundles of cables can be placed with respect to each other to allow additional fixing of the cables. The provision of tabs can be predetermined so that a cable bundle of a First module support one or more one second cable bundles adjacent module. For example, the tabs may be arranged so that a cable bundle of a higher module can cross over over or overlap one or more routed cable bundles from a lower module so as to additionally hold the lower beams as they continue upwards (for example, to the side of the modules). Figure 40 shows a beam of 312 upper cables that crosses (in module 301) above a lower cable bundle 314 extended, and a superior cable bundle 310 that is superimposed (in module 301) to a lower cable bundle 316 extended. Other provisions may also be used to provide an additional cable grip due to crossing or overlap. For example, cable bundles can be used lower to additionally hold upper cable bundles. Additionally, the same tab can be used in a module to support different cable bundles of the same module or of different modules.

An example form of a machine Automatic banking includes an advanced function dispenser (AFD) The AFD includes one or more vendor mechanisms that are they find operatives to transport means (for example, bank notes) from a storage area in a cassette of means to a user (for example, customer) of the machine automatic banking In an exemplary way of dispensing of banknotes, a banknote can be collected from a bank cassette using a bill collection mechanism. Such as previously discussed, the collection mechanism may include a collection tree and pickup rollers. The collected ticket can then transported in a first direction (for example, vertical) by means of straps to a banknote presenter. The presenter is operative to move the ticket (or stack of banknotes) in a second direction (for example, horizontal) to present the ticket (s) to the user.

It should be understood that the terms vertical and horizontal are merely by way of example and that the mechanism of vending machine can be configured to transport bills in other variable directions. For example, a mechanism of dispenser can be placed so that a collected ticket is transport in an angled direction (eg, horizontal) by strapping away from a collection mechanism towards a ticket presenter, and then transported in another Angled direction (for example, vertical) from the presenter of tickets to the user. Provisions for transportation of tickets alternatives may have picked up a transported note directly to the user without a change in the address of transport.

Figures 41 and 42 show a disposition to example mode for transporting media in a first direction (for example, vertical direction) in a dispenser. The disposition can transport media from adjacent to a collection mechanism towards a presenting mechanism. Figure 41 shows a view of the bottom of a vertical transport mechanism 320 while Figure 42 shows a view of the upper part of the vertical transport mechanism 320. Figures 43 and 44 show additional views of the upper part. The mechanism of vertical transport can be supported in a dispenser adjacent to a plurality of stacked distributor modules. For example, him vertical transport mechanism can be arranged adjacent to a interior wall of the dispenser housing, with the inner wall addressing the module collection mechanisms.

The vertical transport mechanism 320 includes a plurality of belts 322, 324, 326 on rollers 330, 332, 334 corresponding revolvers. The straps used in the Vertical transport mechanism can be regulation belts. Each roller 330, 332, 334 on a roller upper shaft 328 is coupled with a corresponding roller 338, 340, 342 on a lower roller tree 336. The upper tree 328 can be a drive shaft, the upper rollers being 330, 332, 334 drive rollers. The bottom tree 336 can be a tree crazy (for example, a driven tree or freely rotating tree),  the lower rolls being 338, 340, 342 idle rolls. By For example, the belt 322 can be moved on the roller drive 330 and the idler roller 338. The free tree 336 can actuated by the drive shaft 328 through the straps.

Both the upper and lower rollers may have side flanges 344, 346 to help retain a strap on them. That is, the rollers can present a concave outer circumferential surface configuration. The concavity of the rollers helps to avoid a slippage of the strap and serves to keep the straps in engagement relationship with the rollers.

The drive shaft can have pulleys slotted distribution. The upper shaft rollers 330, 332, 334 can also have teeth 348 (for example, protuberances, grooves, protrusions, gripping elements, elements friction) to assist in the drive (for example, grip) of the straps. The crazy tree can present spindles not grooved The lower shaft rollers 338, 340, 342 can be smooth (for example, without teeth). Figure 45 shows a view of Top tree rollers without straps on them.

The belts can be operated to transport vertically bank notes (or other types of sheet media) between the belts and a transport wall 350. The wall of transport can be constituted by aligned walls of modules stacked distributors. One side (for example, one side of flat surface) of a bill can slide towards the wall while the other side of the bill is hooked with and triggers through the straps. Each of the belts can be disposed of so that all the straps engage simultaneously the same single ticket It should be understood that the straps can also be simultaneously transport spaced tickets that are sorted from consecutive way. For example, a second ticket can enter the belts before the first bill has come out of them. In an exemplary provision, three belts are equally spaced with respect to each other for grab and move a sheet of cash. However, it should it is understood that a greater or lesser number of belts can be used to move the leaves.

In an example arrangement, the tree lower 336 can be vertically mobile with respect to the tree superior 328. For example, the upper tree can be fixed respect to a movement in a first direction (for example, direction vertical) relative to a carcass of the machine while the tree bottom can be mobile with respect to the housing in the first address. A deviation arrangement can be used to divert continuously (for example, push) the lower tree in a direction away from upper tree. Figure 41 shows a deflection arrangement 352 including torsion springs 354 adjacent to ends of the lower tree 336. The springs 354 can be coupled to sliding blocks 355 arranged in rails or guides. A block can be attached to the upper end of a spring 354. The vertically moving blocks 355, loaded with springs 354, can keep the tree crazy 336 low tension.

The ends of the lower shaft 336 can be retained in a respective support flange 337 that can be slid in a metal foil groove 359 in the dispenser housing. The rim 337 can be guided in the groove 359 by groove and tongue arrangements 353. Figure 41 shows a rim 337 that extends on both sides of a groove 359. Each shoulder rim 337 can be coupled to the lower end of a spring 354. A spring guide 356 engages the shoulder flanges 337. The blocks 355 also have spring guides
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The lower spring loaded tree 336 can keep the belts in a state of tension (for example, keeping the straps taut) even though they have been stretched for a time frame. To measures that the straps stretch the blocks (and support flanges) fall due to gravity, causing the Straps stay in tension. The spring force, the weight of the block and the weight of the support flange can be predetermined for maintain the necessary tension in the belts. The provision of spring can be found operative to keep the straps in general to the same tension force throughout the movement of the lower tree. The lower tree arrangement loaded by Spring helps prevent slippage of the belt.

The bypass arrangement 352 can also Include a ratchet arrangement. One or more devices ratchet can be retained by ratchet in a direction of so that the lower tree can not move (for example, towards up) to the top tree to reduce belt tension. Several different ratchet arrangements can be used. By For example, the blocks can be coupled to a ratchet device. A block ratchet device prevents the block from retracting (for example, move up). Also, the rims of support can be coupled respectively to ratchet devices to avoid its recoil. In other ratchet arrangements, the ratchet device can include spring loaded cams that only allow a movement in one direction of a first cylinder (or tree or plug) with respect to a second cylinder. The Cylinders can be telescopic. Again, the provision of Bottom tree detour allows you to keep the straps at a tension that allows its activation to transport the tickets.

Figures 42 to 45 also show that the 328 upper roller shaft can be placed with support on a support frame 358. One end of the top tree can placed in an opening 360 in the frame while the other The end may be seated in a slotted opening 362 in the frame. In other arrangements, the two ends of the drive shaft they can settle in slotted openings. Therefore, the tree of drive can be placed quickly in the frame of retailer. Once the drive shaft is placed in the frame, then it can be retained or trapped in its position closing a cover 364 or stage. The cover 364 installed avoids removal of the drive shaft from slot 362.

Figures 42 and 45 also show rollers rotating guide 366, 368, 370. The guide rollers can form part of a bill presentation mechanism. The presenter can include guide rollers on a tree. The guide rollers are they find operatives to make stop or push towards the belts 322, 324, 326 to direct or guide the bills therefrom. The guide rollers are operative to make stop or push towards belts 322, 324, 326 to direct or guide the tickets from them. The guide rollers are operative to provide a curvature to the belts. The guide rollers confer a directional curvature to a banknote that abandon the straps. The guide rollers can rotate according to the straps to move a ticket between them in the same address. The guide rollers guide the bills towards the presenter.

As shown in Figure 42, the guide rollers 366, 368, 370 can be extended in part respectively below the drive rollers 330, 332, 334. Therefore, belts 322, 324, 326 can also be move on the guide rollers. The curvature and position of the Guide rollers with respect to the drive rollers allow separate (or extract) the notes and guide them away from the vertical belts. The curved placement of the guide rollers against the straps allows the bills to abandon the straps and move on the guide rollers. In a provision by way of For example, gravity makes the bills leave the belts. In another exemplary arrangement, the guide rollers contain an adhesive cover material for bill handling. As it shows in more detail in figure 45, guide rollers 366, 368, 370 can present a part of circumferential surface outer bulge (for example, concave). The concavity of a Guide roller can help maintain or retain a strap on the same.

Figure 46 shows an arrangement in the manner of example to transport media in one direction (horizontal) substantially perpendicular to the transport direction of the vertical transport mechanism 320. Figure 46 shows a view of a horizontal transport mechanism 372 of a dispenser media. The transport mechanism 372 can be part of a ticket presenter 375. The ticket presenter can Attach removably to the top of a module distributor. The transportation mechanism 372 may include revolving guide rollers 366, 368, 370 discussed above.

The horizontal transport 372 includes wheels 374 blades that can rotate in a blade wheel shaft 376 common. Banknotes leaving vertical belts 322, 324, 326 of the vertical transport mechanism 320 can hooked by the blade wheels 374. Blade wheels 374 are operative to make a ticket transfer from the vertical transport mechanism 320 to the horizontal transport mechanism 372.

The blade wheels 374 each include plurality of individual blades 378. The blades can be flexible and / or as a noodle although with sufficient elasticity to transmit a force to force the leaves to move. Every Blade wheel can have its blades aligned at an angle with the blades of the other wheels. Therefore, at least one blade above each wheel can come in contact with a ticket substantially at the same time (simultaneously). The common state of engagement with a ticket allows the ticket to remain in an alignment relatively fixed during engagement with the blade wheels. This aligned simultaneous billing allows the blade wheels move a note without substantially twisting or Twist the ticket.

The blades 378 are operative for hook a ticket that leaves guide rollers 366, 368, 370. The vanes 378 can direct the bill to a tray 380 of stacking of bills in which multiple bills can be stacked some on others. The tray presents lanes 381 on which can support the generated battery. Lanes 381 present end surfaces 382 reduced or tapered for the passage corresponding to the outer circumference surface of a blade 378 respectively. A tapered surface allows the tip or distal end of a blade avoid (or lightly touch) with the tray during its turn. The use of surfaces 382 of tapered end may extend the life of blades 378.

In a provision by way of example, the 375 presenter includes a background rail arrangement of presenter 420. As shown in figure 46, slots 383 in the tray rails 381 are configured to accommodate a end portion 387 of bottom rails 422, 423, 424. The grooves 383 may be open at one end. The tapered ends of the tray rails 381 include an extended portion 379 that is Finds operative to align with coupling with parts separated 371 of the bottom lanes 422, 423, 424. As can be seen in Figure 46, the extended portions 379 of the Tray rails 381 can be moved axially in a slot 373 respective. The slots 373 also guide the tray 380 during its axial movement. Also, tray guides 369 can be placed adjacent to the tray 380 to guide the other end of the 380 tray during its axial movement. The slots 383 allow the tray move over the tray guides 369. Thus, the 380 tray can be climbed to horizontally align the rails of tray 381 with the bottom rails 422, 423, 424. A tray completely uploaded results in the tray lanes and the bottom lanes share a common plane. A plate completely rise makes each set of the three lanes aligned horizontally (for example, lanes 371, 381, 422 to the same elevation) act as a single lane.

Background lanes 422, 423, 424 uploaded guide Adjacent ones produce a notch or parallel channel between them. The lower part or base of the pushing device 390 can present projections that can be attached accordingly in the channels. The male / female relationships of the lanes and the base allow the pushing device to slide in a precise in parallel alignment with respect to the bottom lanes of presenter. This parallel movement of the pushing device also allows the pushing device to realign and reattach the straps to ensure belt engagement with the support rollers.

The dispenser may include a container (or deviation. A diversion container is found operative to house and store deviated media inside it. Deviated means (for example, banknotes, sheets or invoices) may be the ones that were determined as presenting some kind of problem (for example, a condition of medium unacceptable) by the automatic banking machine and should not presented to a user (for example, means that should not be introduce oneself). For example, a ticket that did not pass a test through a bill validator can be sent to a container of deviation. A dispenser may include a diverter vessel located adjacent to (eg, below) the presenter. The 380 bill tray can be arranged to pivot to leave drop unacceptable notes in the container deviation. A banknote tray can be a structure of adjacent block that prevents the banknotes from entering (or fall) without noticing in the diverting vessel. By example, the tray guides 369 can be used to prevent the bills leave the tray during the stacking of bills, although they allow the tray to tilt to release bills to inside of a deviation cassette. The tray slots with 383 open end allow the end of the tray to pass to through the tray guides 369 during the inclination of the 380 note tray.

Figure 47 shows a belt arrangement of presenter as an example. After a tray of presenter tickets, it is filled with the desired number and / or naming notes, then tray 380, with the stack of tickets on it, it can be raised to proceed with the presentation of the stack of tickets to a user. The provision of Presenter strap is operative to engage with move the top of a raised stack of bills. The presenter straps 384, 386, 388 rotate on rollers 394 of trees 396, 398. Tray 380 is climbed with the stack of tickets that finally hooks the presenter's straps.

Figure 47 also shows a device for thrust 390 that includes a thrust plate 392. The belts of presenter 384, 386, 388 are operative to move the push device 390 with them. In provisions alternatives, the pushing device can move regardless of the straps. The push plate 392 can push with hitch a stack of bills as the thrust device 390 moves parallel to the straps 384, 386, 388 aligned. The presenter's straps can pass through respective openings 393 in the thrust plate. The push plate You can surround the straps. That is, the straps can be trapped in the push plate. The push plate is located operative to move along the straps to push by at least a part of a stack of bills in a direction of presentation to the user. Therefore, the presenter's straps can work together with the push plate 392 for transport the bills like a pile.

The pushing device 390 is located in a Starting position behind the raised pile of bills. The placement allows the pushing device to house and push the stack of tickets towards the presenter's exit. During transport the bank of notes can be contacted by the belts 384, 386, 388, the push plate 392 and one or more walls (by example, the background) of the presenter. The background of a presenter can include one or more uploaded lanes on which you can move or slip a stack of bills. The raised lanes can hook the bills with a smaller surface that gives as result in less friction and a smoother glide of tickets Thrust device 390 may also include guides 391 to help keep a stack of bills aligned with the push plate. In a process of stack movement by way of example, a stack of bills is moved by means of straps 384, 386, 388 and the push plate 392 from the bill tray 380 towards a user in a direction away from the blade wheels 374

The pushing device 390 can help the Time to re-align and re-strap the straps. Straps 384, 386, 388, shaft rollers 394 and thrust device 390 are have some respect to each other to make the belts return to get back on automatically That is, the provision can do that a belt automatically realigns itself with respect to its rollers.

The tree rollers 394 are configured to help the straps 384, 386, 388 re-align. The rollers 394 can be bulged (e.g., tapered from convex way). The outer circumferential surface of a curved roller 394 includes a part (lane) central 397 located between tapered parts 395. The central part has a diameter greater than the tapered parts. The central part 397 may comprise  a rail or plateau substantially flat not tapering on which You can move a belt. The diameter of each tapered part 395 narrows in a direction that extends away from the part central 397.

The push plate 392 can help to align the belts 384, 386, 388. As previously mentioned, the Straps can be caught in the push plate. In case a strap will be disengaged far enough from one (or both) of its rollers 394, then the movement (horizontal) of the Thrust device 390 is operative to move with hook or return the unhooked strap close enough  of a taper 395 of the curved roll 394 vacuum. Once the belt reaches the taper 395 of the roller, it can raise the taper to center 397 of the roller. Therefore, the arrangement of bulging rollers 394 and thrust plate 392 allows straps 384, 386, 388 to readjust, return to Align and / or route automatically on the rollers bloated 394.

Roller shafts 396, 398 can also be be mobile vertically to compensate thickness or stack heights variables The trees can be deviated by spring in one direction (down) towards a pile of bills. For example, you can use a similar deviation provision available to detour 352 previously discussed for the crazy tree 336. Therefore, the Straps are operative to hook stacks of different size. As a result, the presenter is operational for present batteries of different size banknotes to a user.

In a process of transporting tickets to mode for example, the tickets are guided inside the tray 380 of Stacking of bills using the blade wheels 374 to form a stack of banknotes in the ticket holder 375. The stack of tickets are supported on tray rails 381. Tray 380 of bills is raised until the bottom of the tray is substantially aligned with a presenter background 426. A Fully raised tray also makes the rails of tray 381 are aligned respectively with the bottom lanes 422, 423, 424. With the rails substantially aligned, the Thrust device 390 is operative to push a stack of tickets out of the tray 380 and on the rails of background of the ticket presenter. The pushing device is also found operative to push the stack of bills as length of the bottom tracks towards the roller shaft 398 and the presenter output.

A stack of bank notes can be presented to a user through a gate arrangement of presenter. The gate arrangement can be a part of the presenter 375. The gate arrangement may include a gate or door or cover. Figure 48 shows an arrangement of presenter gate 400 having a gate 402 in a closed position.

Gate 402 can move in one direction substantially vertical (for example, upwards). The floodgate can move up to a position behind a frame element (or part) 404 of the presenter housing 421. The frame member 404 may be a plate coupled to or solidary with a security cover 405. The arrangement of gate has at least one cam arm 408 connected from operational way (or solidary with or in one piece) with the gate 402. The presenter housing 421 includes at least an actuator lever 410 having an angled slot 414. The lever 410 is attached to the arm 408. The arm 408 includes a outgoing 412 (for example, tree or bushing or plug) that It finds operational to scroll or slide in the slot lever 414. An exemplary form of the arrangement of gate includes two levers 410 of actuator, two arms 408 (doubles) coupled to gate 402 on respective opposite sides of the same, and each arm 408 presenting a tree 412 that can sliding in a respective lever slot 414. The figures 61 and 62 show a double cam arm arrangement.

It should be understood that they are within reach of the invention other gate arrangements for actuating the gate 402. For example, a gate arrangement can understand only one cam and one lever, instead of one pair. Other Gate arrangement can present the slot at an angle different. For example, unlike the slot 414 shown, the upper end of the angled groove can be placed more away from the gate than the lower end. Another provision of gate may include presenting the angled slot in the arm cam (instead of the lever), and present the tree for move in the slot on the actuator lever (instead of with the cam arm). Configurations of additional tree / slot.

Figure 49 shows an additional view of the gate 402 in a closed position. In figure 49 the element 404 rack has not been shown to provide clarity additional.

Figure 50 shows a view of the arrangement of gate 400 with presenter gate 402 in a open position. Gate 402 is partially hidden by behind the frame element 404. Figures 51 to 53 show alternative views of the gate arrangement 400 with the presenter hatch in an open position. For reasons of clarity, not all components of the gate arrangement are  show in each of the figures. For example, in figure 51 the frame element 404 has not been shown so that the gate 402 can be seen in an open up position.

During an opening procedure gate, the axial actuation of the lever 410 (for example, in a direction away from the gate) makes the tree gate arm 412 move up along the angled slot 414. The movement of the 412 shaft to the slot 414 causes the end of cam arm 408 adjacent to the gate 402 pivot up. The end of the arm is coupled to the gate. The movement of the end of the arm towards up makes the gate also move up. A Stack of bills can be presented to a user when the gate It is in an open position. Tickets can pass through the open area or step 415 created by the moved gate.

The actuator lever 410 can be used to operate the stack thrust device 390. The device of thrust 390 and lever 410 can be attached in an arrangement of reverse drive. For example, the push device 390 can hook a rope, chain drive or connected cable to lever 410. The chain can be arranged to move around a pulley or roller. As the device thrust 390 moves towards gate 402, engages the chain of transmission. The additional movement of the thrust device 390 causes the chain to move around the pulley. The movement of the chain results in the lever 410 being pulled in a away from the gate. The lever 410 can be spring-loaded to return to its gate closing position original.

Alternatively, the push device 390 and the lever 410 may be attached in an arrangement of direct drive. Such direct drive is allowed, for example, because the lever with the angled slot is placed with its upper end located farther from the gate than its Lower end. The pushing device 390 can engage and push the lever 410 directly towards the gate. Custom pushing the lever 410, the cam arm pin 412 goes up the groove at an angle causing the gate to open.

Other mechanisms may be used to drive a lever 410, such as a motor. If multiple actuator levers 410 are used (eg, one on each side of the presenter housing 421), then they can be attached so that they are actuated in common, such as by a common motor. The motor drive of a lever 410 can be synchronized so that its gate opening operation corresponds to the arrival of a stack of notes. Position sensors can be used in the presenter 375 to indicate the arrival of a stack of notes. The sensors can command a controller (for example, computer) to cause the motor to open the gate.
The lever (s) can be adjusted to move a predetermined axial distance to ensure that the gate moves a predetermined vertical distance to open completely. The angled groove can also be of a predetermined angle and length to ensure proper movement of the gate.

In other provisions by way of example the gate can only be opened partially based on the size (height) of the stack. That is, the gate may not have to open completely to allow the exit of a stack of tickets Other sensors or bill counters can inform the controller about the size of the stack of bills. The controller can determine the distance that should be opened gate to allow passage of the particular bank of bills. Based on the determined gate distance, the controller can also determine the corresponding distance that you have to move the lever. The controller can then make the lever moves only the determined axial distance. The capacity to open the gate only the minimum or necessary distance is a additional security feature of the provision of presenter gate. The smaller the housing opening presented to a user, then lower is the possibility of a tampering through the opening.

A part of the gate can also be arranged with coupling to move on a rail or rail interior of the housing frame to guide and align the gate during his movement. The gate part can also stay on the inner rail when the gate is in a closed position.

The ticket presenter 375 presents some additional security features to avoid and / or reduce illegal tampering. As mentioned above, the gate layout can include a security cover 405. The cover can include the frame element 404 (front) and side flange elements 406. The ticket presenter 375 can be placed in an ATM so that gate 402 is direct to an exit opening accessible to the customer at the ATM. The cover elements 404, 406 can help at the time of avoid customer access to the operation or components internal presenter. The side flange element of cover 406 can also prevent access to cam arm 408, the actuator lever 410 and the connection between the gate 402 and the cam arm 408.

Figure 51 shows a security plate 416 having one end with a flange lip 418 protruding down. The lip 418 can prevent the user from entering into a zone below the presenter. The opposite end of the plate Security 416 can be attached to a location within the frame of presenter housing. Being the unreachable location for a user. The opposite end may have a flange that is fixed in a housing slot.

As mentioned above, the lane layout of presenter 420 can include lanes 422, 423, 424 on which a stack of tickets A stack of bills can be made up of a single banknote or a plurality of stacked banknotes. Figures 54 to 55 show another view of the background rail layout of presenter 420 presenting the outer rails 424 and the central lanes 422, 423 adjacent the presenter background 426. The central rails 422, 423 may have a longer length that the outer rails 424. The central rails 422, 423 they can also present at least a flexible part, whose use it is described below in the present specification.

Figures 56 to 57 show views of a end of the center rail 423. The end shown can be placed closest to the ticket passage area 415. Each lane presents a rail end that includes both a finger with flanges 432 and a flexible finger 434. The flexible finger 434 can rotate (rotate) with respect to the rest of the body of lane 423. The finger Flexible 434 may comprise a spring finger. The spring finger  it can transmit a spring deflection upwards.

The roller tree 398, discussed above with respect to figure 47, it can move vertically with respect to the rail fingers 432, 434. A stack of outgoing bills passes between the rail fingers and the bell-shaped rollers 394. Figure 54 (and Fig. 59) shows a relatively large stack of notes 430 (for example, multiple stacked banknotes) adjacent to a tree curved roller 398 and the bill passing area 415. The figure 55 (and figure 58) shows a view similar to figure 54 although with a relatively minor stack of notes 428 (for example, a single ticket) in the ticket passage area 415. Figures 54 and 55 show that the roller shaft 398 can move vertically to allow the presentation of stacks of bills of different size. The ends of the roller shaft 398 can be mobile in respective guide slots 419 in the presenter housing 421. The larger the stack, the higher the roller shaft 398 rises. roller tree 398 can be arranged to lean on its position of lower slot. The tree 398 can be arranged to slide up in the slots 419 to a corresponding elevation to the size of the stack of bills. The relation of the belts 384, 386, 388 regarding a pile of bills can help raise (or pull up) the tree 398.

As explained in more detail in the present memory, the rail ends can form contours embossed or wave in sheets. A lip 436 of the finger with ridges 432 can be extended to overlap lip with ridges 418 previously commented (for example, figure 51) of the plate 416 safety. That is, one end of the flexible center rail 423 can protrude in a downward direction away from the lip of safety 418. The finger with ridges 432 can also include a transverse part 431 extending. The cross section 431 it can be fixed to or be formed in solidarity with the rail 423. The transverse portion 431 includes a vertical segment 429 that has a raised bulge 438 extending from the same.

A process for fastening a center rail 423 in the presenter can include making the finger lip with 436 flanges fit tightly with the safety lip 418 while the other end of the center rail is clamped in the presenter housing adjacent to the stacking tray 380 of tickets In addition, the lanes (ie, outer lanes and central) can be kept in place by a plurality of clamping rims 437, 439 spaced placed below corresponding tabs (for example, spring tabs) on presenter background 426. When gate 402 is in a closed state then the central lanes 422, 423 and the 416 security plate are placed behind the gate, and protect a user's access through the structure of gate.

A stack of bills can be pulled out of the presenter in a relatively horizontal state. The rails flexible 422, 423 is operative, in connection with the convex rollers 394, to produce a corrugated configuration (or "embossed") for the tickets that come out of the presenter. The central rail fingers 432, 434 are placed opposite the part of smaller diameter 395 of the curved rollers 394. The fingers of spring 434 deviate upwards towards the gate area open The positional relationship of spring fingers 434 between Rolled rollers can cause a configuration to be conferred of wave to the bills and batteries that come out of the presenter. The fingers spring can be aligned with respect to the rollers 394 so that each spring finger 434 is aligned opposite a part of tampering 395. The raised bulging portion 438 of the finger with flanges 432 can also contribute to the effect of "embossed". The raised bulging portion 438 can align opposite the outer tapered portions of the rollers more exterior

The effect of "embossing" on a pile of bills adds or causes a stiffening of stacks of bills flexible, thin. This stiffening makes it easier to move a stack of tickets through the ticket passage area 415. The stiffening can prevent the front end of a ticket fall down when it comes out of the bulging rollers. For him otherwise, the tickets that come out of the presenter without conferred wavy configuration would tend to undulate immediately down. Conferring the wavy configuration to the tickets can reduce the paper jams and also increase security An example of wavy configuration conferred on a stack of banknotes 428 can be found in the figure 55

A spring finger 434 is operative to allow the passage of both stacks of large bills and unique sheets on it. A large stack of bills 430 (due to the greater weight of the pile) can compress the spring finger towards down against your spring force a distance greater than you can a smaller stack of notes 428. A heavy pile can even flatten (for example, press spring finger 434 towards your lower position) the embossed rail layout. However, it is less likely that a large pile of bills will be rolled immediately down. That is, stacks of large bills may not require any wavy configuration. Even so, the bottom bill of a large pile would still be in contact with the cross section 431. The arrangement of the rail fingers 432, 434 allows to confer a ripple to those stacks of bills who most need a wavy configuration. That is, the fingers of flexible lane 432, 434, due to the greater vertical extension of spring fingers 434, are operative to create a greater wavy conformation to a smaller (thinner) stack of tickets The amount of ripple created in a stack can be directly proportional to the size of the stack of bills.

Figures 58 to 59 show additional views of the stacks of bills that come from a presenter. I also know shows a domed roller arrangement. The domed roller 394 it includes a convex taper 395 and a plateau 397. Figure 58 shows a stack of small bills 428 (which can be a single sheet) that receives a large wavy conformation. Figure 59 shows a large bill stack 430 that receives a conformation wavy small (if any).

Figures 58 and 59 also show that the fingers of the flexible rails 422, 423 can be placed on different way. For example, as shown in figure 58 in front, rail 422 presents its spring finger 435 towards its right side, while lane 423 presents its spring finger 434 to his left side. Therefore, spring fingers 434, 435 are between the fingers with ridges 432, 433. They can other combinations of finger with flanges and spring finger arrangements. For example, a provision of Flexible lanes can include lanes that show only the configuration of lanes 423.

Figure 60 shows a further view of a presenter gate arrangement 401 which presents a gate 403 in a closed position.

Figures 61 and 62 show views in additional angles taken from opposite sides of an arrangement of double cam arm. Cam arms 409, 411 are shown. A end of each cam arm includes a pivot point 413. The pivot point 413 may comprise a pivot pin or a pivot shaft hole. The cam arm is located operative to pivot about the axis of point 413 pivot to as the cam arm pin 417 climbs upwards in the Angled groove of an actuator lever.

Figure 63 shows a perspective view of a frame 440 of a presenter housing frame.

Therefore, the embodiments by way of example reach one or more of the objectives indicated above,  eliminate the difficulties that occur in the use of procedures and devices, solve problems and achieve the desired results described herein.

In the previous description they have been used certain terms to achieve greater brevity, clarity and understanding, however, limitations should not be assumed unnecessary from them because such terms are provided solely for descriptive purposes and to be interpreted broadly. In addition, the descriptions illustrations herein are provided by way of example and the invention is not limited to the exact details shown and described.

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1. Apparatus that includes: a cassette (200), wherein the cassette can be assembled in a manner removable in a bank machine distributor module automatic, in which the cassette is operative for contain means in it, wherein the cassette includes a flexible door (210), in which the door is operative for open automatically during insertion of the cassette into the distributor module, in which the magnitude of opening of the door is proportional to the insertion distance of the cassette, wherein the door includes a part of Push pin latch, in which the coupling part is located operative to hook a module push pin distributor (220) fixed rigidly to the distributor module for cause the door to open during the insertion of the cassette in the distributor module, in which the door remains stationary with respect to the distributor module during the insertion of the cassette while the hook part engages with the push pin, in which the coupling part is located operative to engage the push pin along the entire length of opening of the door, in which when the door is closed before the insertion of the cassette in the distributor module, the part of hook is operative to receive the push pin and to push it relatively against the push pin for cause the door to open during the insertion of the cassette into the distributor module, in which when the door is at least partially open before inserting the cassette into the module dealer, the coupling part does not work to receive the push pin and be pushed relative against the pin to cause additional opening of the door. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the door comprises a drum door that has bands parallels coupled together, in which the door of the drum is operative to move in two directions substantially perpendicular. 3. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the coupling part includes a part female, in which the female part is operative to receive a male part of the push pin during the inserting the cassette into the distributor module, in which the female part is operative to mate with the male part along the entire opening of the door. 4. Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the female part comprises an opening (216), and in which the part male comprises a pin head (222). 5. Apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the door includes a channel (228), in which when the door is closed the channel is operative to receive and guide the male part towards the part female Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein when the door is partially open the channel is not operative to receive the male part. 7. Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the engagement part includes a lip (218) adjacent to the female part,

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in which the lip is operative for engaging a body part (224) of the push pin at throughout the opening of the door. 8. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the cassette comprises a cash cassette, and in which the cassette of cash is operative to contain currency in the same. 9. Apparatus according to claim 1, and It also includes a banking machine distributor module automatic that includes a push pin, in which the cassette includes a cassette casing, in which during the opening of the door the cassette housing moves towards the distributor module while the door and the plug remain stationary with with respect to the distributor module. 10. Apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the door opens completely when the cassette is inserted completely in the distributor module. 11. Apparatus according to claim 10, wherein the push pin includes a pin head and a plug body, in which the door includes an opening and a flange, in which at least a part of the head of pin is operative to enter the opening during insertion of the cassette into the distributor module, in which the flange is operative for engage the plug body to cause the opening of the door during insertion of the cassette into the module distributor. 12. Procedure for opening the door of the apparatus according to claim 1, comprising:

(to)

hook the door with a pin push of a distributor module;

(b)

partially insert the cassette into the distributor module a first insertion distance to make that the door opens partially;

(c)

subsequently to (b), insert additionally the cassette in the distributor module to make the door opens additionally;

(d)

Subsequently to (c), insert completely the cassette in the distributor module,

in which the door opens completely when the cassette is inserted completely in the distributor module.